Licensed Pharmacist Salary in the United States

How much does a Licensed Pharmacist make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Licensed Pharmacist in the United States is $137,169 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $66.

However, a Licensed Pharmacist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $155,227
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $124,875 to $146,621
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $113,682
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Licensed Pharmacist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $146,621 $12,218 $2,820 $70
Average $137,169 $11,431 $2,638 $66
25th Percentile $124,875 $10,406 $2,401 $60
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Key Factors That Influence Licensed Pharmacist Salaries

A Licensed Pharmacist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Licensed Pharmacist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Licensed Pharmacist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $70,057
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $91,378
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,930
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $139,730
  • Expert (over 8 years): $140,847
Levels Salary
Web Appli... Level Licensed Pharmacist$70,057
Web Appli... Level Licensed Pharmacist$91,378
Web Appli... Level Licensed Pharmacist$113,930
Licensed ... Level Licensed Pharmacist$139,730
Web Appli... Level Licensed Pharmacist$140,847
$70,057 0 yr
$91,378 < 2 yrs
$113,930 2-4 yrs
$139,730 5-8 yrs
$140,847 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Licensed Pharmacists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $173,011
  • San Francisco: $171,117
  • Oakland: $167,511

What Skills Can Increase a Licensed Pharmacist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 2.31% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • C# (Mentioned in 3.3% Job Postings): C# is a general-purpose, multi-paradigm programming language. C# encompasses static typing, strong typing, lexically scoped, imperative, declarative, functional, generic, object-oriented, and component-oriented programming disciplines.
  • .NET (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): A managed execution environment with tools and libraries that assists developers to design, develop and deploy software applications.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 2.31%
C# 3.3%
.NET 2.08%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Licensed Pharmacist's salary.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Coaching
$149,514
9%
Consulting
$144,027
5%
Commitment
$142,656
4%
Solution Design
$142,656
4%
Flexibility
$142,656
4%
Oracle
$141,284
3%
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Licensed Pharmacist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Licensed Pharmacist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Licensed Pharmacist

Salaries for a Licensed Pharmacist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $130,689 in 2023 to around $129,744 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Licensed Pharmacist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Licensed Pharmacist Over Time

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Most common benefits for Licensed Pharmacist

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